Tag: epa
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EPA rejects Colorado’s plan to tie coal plant shutdowns to cleaner skies
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Federal air quality regulators on Friday rejected Colorado’s latest haze-reduction plan, saying the state wrongly tried to force coal-fired power plants to close early as part of efforts to clear up views in national parks and wilderness areas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruled that Colorado’s 2022 plan did not properly prove the forced shutdowns…
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Colorado’s coal plant closures not affected by EPA proposal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to disapprove parts of Colorado’s air pollution implementation plan regarding the state’s compliance with the federal Regional Haze Rule. The rule requires that facilities that emit potential haze-producing substances show continuing reasonable progress every 10 years towards the ultimate…
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Colorado’s coal plant closures not affected by EPA proposal
EPA proposes to disapprove parts of Colorado’s air pollution plan
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Hallfords’ state plea process to be delayed
State prosecutors are planning to ask for a new arraignment date for the owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home, to allow time for the federal plea process to finish. Plans to delay the state court proceedings were stated in emails between prosecutors and victimized family members, which were shared with The Gazette. The funeral home,…
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EPA issues Colorado $328.7 million in grants for community climate pollution reduction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Colorado pollution reduction grants totaling $328.7 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to the Denver Regional Council of Governments and the Colorado Energy Office Monday. “Colorado continues to lead the nation in climate initiatives that reduce air pollution, and move us closer to our climate goals,” said Gov.…
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50 cents more per gallon? EPA mandate for gas to hit Denver motorists this summer
Gasoline in the metro Denver area is about to get a lot more expensive come June 1 — as much as 51 cents to $1 more per gallon, depending on who is asked. And Gov. Jared Polis said that threatens Colorado’s fuel supply and might result in “shortages at the pump.” Motorists in what’s called the…
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Officials detail Return to Nature building demolition plans
After delays in the process originally set to begin earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency will begin the demolition of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose on April 16, beginning with a ceremony for the families of victims. EPA on-scene coordinator Valeriy Bizyayev said at a Wednesday press conference in Cañon City…
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Demolition date set for Penrose funeral home, new disposal site secured
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A demolition date has been set for the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, where 190 bodies were discovered to be improperly stored in October, according to an announcement from the Fremont County Board of Commissioners. Following a building assessment in Nov., the U.S.…
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Demolition date set for Penrose funeral home, new disposal site secured
A demolition date has been set for the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, where 190 bodies were discovered to be improperly stored in October, according to an announcement from the Fremont County Board of Commissioners. Following a building assessment in Nov., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined demolition of the building necessary to…
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Colorado joins multi-state coalition to defend EPA methane rule
Battle lines have been drawn in a fight between oil-producing red states and environmentally-driven blue states over a new regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency. Critics say is an unauthorized expansion of the EPA’s regulatory authority. But proponents said it’s important to control pollution from methane emissions. Led by the attorneys general of Texas and…